Top Craft Beer Spots in Charlotte

How does Craft Beer Spots rank the top twelve craft beer spots in the greater Charlotte area? That is partly up to you! We’ve rated them based on four criteria, and using the comment section of each craft beer spot, you can do the same and impact the final rankings. Here is how they rank now across all currently reviewed craft breweries, ships and beer bars around Charlotte…

Top 5 Craft Beer Breweries

Like many cities, Charlotte has a growing number of craft beer breweries, but with that count now over 30 and growing, we are seeing some great competition among each. Below are the current top rated breweries which are subject to change as we revisit these breweries and update ratings and visitors like you share your own opinions.

Newgrass

Cabarrus

High Branch

Top 5 Craft Beer Shops

Charlotte bottle shops often have a bar element to them as well, with the majority featuring at least a dozen taps and a focus on local brews. Below are the current top rated shops which is also subject to change as we revisit them and get input from readers like you!

Carolina Beer Temple

Pop the Top

Trackside Crafts

Top 5 Craft Beer Bars

Thanks to the popularity of craft beers, we are seeing a great rise in the number of places serving a selection of local brews. Most are actually restaurants that feature a bar (no thanks to strict laws regarding the serving of alcohol in Charlotte.